Cardiac Sonography and Echocardiography Technologist - FT Days- $20K Sign On Bonus- MHP

Memorial Healthcare•Pembroke, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic procedures to assess cardiac structures and hemodynamics in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and the organization’s policies, values, and mission. The role is based in Imaging Services, where patient safety, quality, customer service, teamwork, and collaboration are emphasized. The technologist positions patients and performs imaging procedures, analyzes results, improves image quality, and submits comprehensive preliminary study reports to physician staff. The role also includes preparing and maintaining equipment and supplies, selecting imaging parameters, following safety and quality-control standards, and troubleshooting or reporting equipment malfunctions. The technologist reviews patient histories and physician orders, explains procedures and equipment to patients, and coordinates care with the healthcare team. When applicable, the role includes advanced diagnostic imaging, preparing and administering ultrasound-enhancing agents or medications within scope of practice, monitoring patient condition, and reporting status changes. Travel to satellite locations may be required.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Ultrasound Technologist or Diagnostic Medical Sonographer program, or hold an associate degree or higher in a related field in lieu of completing an Ultrasound Imaging/Sonographer program.
Adult echocardiography: one year of experience working in an IAC-accredited institution, or be a credentialed new graduate within one year of graduation.
Pediatric echocardiography at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital: one year of experience imaging congenital heart defects and surgical repairs in an IAC-accredited institution, or be a new graduate within one year of graduation.
Obtain the required credential within six months of starting the position.
Adult echocardiography credential: RDCS (AE) from ARDMS, RCS from CCI, or ACS from CCI.
Pediatric echocardiography credential: RDCS (PE) from ARDMS or RCCS from CCI.
Requires critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Position patients and perform diagnostic imaging procedures.
Analyze imaging results and take appropriate action to improve image quality.
Enter, transmit, and report comprehensive preliminary study data to physician staff.
Prepare equipment and supplies and select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Apply safety standards and perform equipment quality-control procedures.
Troubleshoot, resolve, or report equipment malfunctions and ensure equipment is in proper working order.
Review patient history and physician orders.
Educate patients about procedures, equipment, and examinations to support understanding and cooperation.
Coordinate patient care with other healthcare team members to support effective care delivery and desired outcomes.
Perform advanced diagnostic imaging, such as 3D imaging, myocardial mechanics, imaging of mechanical circulatory support devices, and transcatheter therapies, when applicable.
Travel to satellite locations to perform diagnostic procedures when required.
Prepare and administer ultrasound-enhancing agents and/or medications within scope of practice, when applicable.
Monitor patient condition and report changes in status according to department policy.